Here’s a love story that’s equal parts charming and controversial—and it’s got the internet buzzing. WNBA star Cameron Brink recently revealed how her now-fiancé, Ben Felter, caught her attention, and let’s just say it’s not your typical meet-cute. But here’s where it gets controversial: instead of sliding into her DMs like most people would, Felter decided to shoot his shot via email. Yes, you read that right—email. And this is the part most people miss: his approach was so unconventional that it’s sparked a heated debate about whether it’s romantic or just plain creepy.
The 24-year-old Los Angeles Sparks forward and Felter met during their time at Stanford University, where Brink dominated the women’s basketball scene as a star for the Cardinals, while Felter was part of the rowing team. Fast forward to today, and the couple has been engaged since 2024, but it’s the how they got together that’s raising eyebrows. In an email with the subject line ‘Attempting to mingle,’ Felter wrote, ‘Hey Cameron, Wanted to chat you up but I think [DMs] are a bit creepy. Not that an email is much better so here’s my number.’ Bold move, right? Brink shared a screenshot of the email on TikTok last week, captioning it, ‘This wasn’t supposed to be a love song,’ followed by a photo of the couple kissing with the addendum, ‘But I guess it is now.’
While some fans are swooning over the old-school approach, others are calling it cringe-worthy. One social media user quipped, ‘So he thinks DMs are creepy but emails are the solution? Sir, you didn’t avoid the creep allegations—you just upgraded them to corporate level.’ Another joked, ‘This man skipped the entire DM era and went straight to professional correspondence. Emailing your crush is either the bravest or most unhinged thing ever… and it worked.’ And let’s not forget the grammar debate: ‘Are we really arguing whether emails are charming or creepy compared to DMs?’
But here’s the real question: Is Felter’s approach refreshingly bold or just out of touch? Some argue that in an age of instant messaging, taking the time to craft an email shows effort and thoughtfulness. Others say it’s a relic of a bygone era—like using a fax machine to flirt. Brink herself has hinted at what might have won her over: on her podcast ‘Straight To Cam,’ she once admitted, ‘Maybe it’s the Stanford girl in me, but grammar is very important to me. If I see bad grammar or misspelled words, it really irks me.’ Coincidence? Maybe not.
Despite the mixed reactions, one thing’s clear: Felter’s strategy worked. He proposed in October 2024 on a rooftop terrace at the luxurious Shangri-La Hotel in Paris, and the couple is believed to have been dating since 2021. Their relationship has been kept relatively private, but this story has definitely put them in the spotlight. So, what do you think? Is emailing your crush a genius move or a major misstep? Let’s debate it in the comments—because love, like grammar, is always up for interpretation.
